dunhaven; ic community.

Just as an update, we're still looking for volunteers to read to students at the elementary school! Look here for more information.

Unrelated to that, would there be any interest in a Secret Santa gift exchange among the community? I remember doing something similar with smaller groups before I moved, but given that Dunhaven is so small as if sign ups are kept to this network, I feel as though it wouldn't be too overwhelming an idea. It seems like a fun way to meet new people and maybe spread some good cheer.

Let me know if you're out there and would be at all interested! You can just say so below or send me a private message, whichever you would prefer. Though, since Christmas is rapidly approaching, I am going to cut off sign ups this way on December 8 and then let people know who they all have for gifts to be delivered by the 25th.

[Roller Derby Team]

I've spoken with everyone involved, as well as emailing WFTDA. (I didn't name names to them.)

The League's guidelines are fairly clear on what counts as unsporting conduct. I'm not asking everyone to be best friends. I'm not even saying that you have to like each other or spend a single second of time together outside of the rink.

But respect is mandatory. If anyone disagrees with that, please speak to me privately.

In that vein, if there are interpersonal issues in the future, I would appreciate that they be brought to me to act as mediator, rather than using the town's network to stir up drama. I don't think I need to elaborate on that any further.

Mo and Lorelei are benched from tomorrow's bootcamp.

Mo will be benched the first two bouts of the season.

Lorelei will be benched for the first bout of the season.

If anyone else has any questions, please bring them to me privately. Otherwise, this matter should be closed, and we can all get back to derby.

[Tallulah]

Alright, I don't know all of what's going on, but your sister posted something on the network here about you and Mo and [...] I know I need to do something about it, but I'm not going to take a step without talking to you, first.

You don't have to tell me all the details. I know some of it is hearsay and over dramaticized, but I also know that Mo can take things way too far if given any semblance of an opportunity to do so.

All I can really do is enforce WFTDA's rules, but they're [...] decently clear about unsporting conduct. All participants in a game of roller derby must be respectful of one another.

Whatever you think is right. I'm on your side in this.

[Roller Girls Team - MINUS Tallulah - PLUS Nick, Romy, Foster]

Alright. I've been sitting on this for a few days, but, as it turns out, I can't just let it go.

I know we're not all best friends, and I don't expect us to be. But we are all teammates, and that is supposed to come with a certain level of trust and respect.

Mo attacked Tally last week.

Tally did some things that Mo disagreed with, but, in the end, they had nothing to do with Mo herself. And, regardless of what Mo felt about that, physical retaliation against a teammate is absolutely uncalled for.

Yeah, I'm pissed. But at least I'm using my words.

We don't have to support one another in everything we do off the track. We're individuals. But if we can't at least rely on one another to not physically attack us, what the hell are we even doing pretending to be a team?

hi, dunhaven.

does anyone know if anyone is hiring? i have experience in cleaning houses, being santa's elf, candy sales, and tattooing. also, i do art. my portfolio is on the big wall in the lobby of k auto.

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Hello, five day weekend. I've been anticipating your arrival.

In celebration of the start of my weekend and the holiday season being in full swing, I decided to try to do an activity of sorts. I'm very good at activities. It's why they let me be a guidance counselor. I'm kidding, mostly. But, I saw this and, please forgive the spelling error, but I thought it would be a nice one to pump up some positive vibes before I eat an entire turkey and all the mashed potatoes.



As for me, I would have been 22 and living in Ithaca, basically funding my Psychology degree with a football scholarship. I hated playing football (yes, I know that I coach it now at the high school, but that's different and I love it because of the kids) despite being good at it, but I sort of figured that the talent meant that I had to play it forever. The fact that I'm not playing it now would make 22-year-old me pretty happy, though maybe less happy about the injury, surgeries, and ability to tell when it's going to rain thanks to my shoulder, like some kind of old man.

Also, my mind would also absolutely be blown over the fact that I'm going to be marry Stella King, of all people. (No one tell her that she is and always has been out of my league, okay?)

Okay, you guys next. Hit me.

[Foster]

Dottie and I have been married for a month today, so, checking in as promised.

Yep, definitely still glad we did it. Especially without all the froufrou in advance. 🤷‍♂️

[Dottie]

One month! 🙌🙌

Mo finally did text me back, by the way. I guess she was [...] upset that I'd taken your name, and hadn't told her about it. Thought that it meant I was disowning her and Maeve? 🤦‍♂️ I think it's all sorted, though. Back to our regularly scheduled ambivalence.

[Darlings + Partners]

I've been texting Mama Darling, and she and I have got Thanksgiving covered this year. I mean, if there's something you have a special desire to cook, yourself, let me know, but otherwise- we'll get the rest. I figure it's the least I can do in thanks for you all accepting me into the family.

I did invite my sisters to join us, though I doubt Mo will. Maeve might, depending on what she might be doing with her school friends. She's much tamer than Mo. Not that that's saying much.

[Mo]

I assume you're sticking with Hannah and Cerys, but if you need (or want) a place to go for Thanksgiving, you're welcome to join the extended Darling group.

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MOORES, DARLINGS, & JACK

So I know there were a lot of false alarms the last couple of weeks, but they just actually admitted me and gave me a hospital gown so apparently this is actually happening this time. I'm skeptical, because I'm sure I'm meant to be pregnant forever.

But just in case the doctor isn't playing a cruel prank, we wanted to let you know. 🙆🏼‍♀️

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Hello out there, Dunhaven!

For those that don't know me, I am Beth Phillips, one of the resident kindergarten teachers here at the elementary school. I am looking for volunteer reading mentors to come by and read to some of our students. It would be once a week for about an hour where you will read to a student between grades K-3 that you've been matched to. You might also just let them read to you, depending on where they are with their reading level.

If this is something you would be interested in, please let me know! We do have an application and you'll have to pass a background check, as well as attend a short training, but otherwise we're looking to start the program up in January when we come back to school after the holidays.

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